Senior Engineer/Principal Engineer, CPIE RAM Detection Strategy

Micron Technology, Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid family leave

Robust paid time-off program

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Boise, Idaho, is looking for a Senior Engineer / Principal Engineer to drive RAM Detection Strategy. The role involves managing detection methods, developing metrics for success, and collaborating with engineering teams. Candidates should have a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and over 3 years of relevant experience.

This position offers comprehensive benefits including medical and paid time-off. The ideal candidate possesses excellent project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in RDA and/or Metrology.
• Willingness to travel internationally for up to 6 months.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead SWAT to identify best known methods for detection.
• Develop metrics to measure team success.
• Manage global business for the RAM area.

Skills

Project and program management

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

RDA and Metrology experience

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Senior Engineer / Principal Engineer, CPIE RAM Detection Strategy (Req ID: JR86240)

As a RAM Detection (RDA and Metrology) Detection Strategy Senior Engineer / Principal Engineer at Micron Technology, Inc., you will collaborate with process, equipment, and process integration teams to start up, develop, and optimize detection methods that improve product yield, quality, and cost. You will work closely with NAND and DRAM sites, HVM and TD, and suppliers to achieve inline visibility and control for detection enablement and improvement, set up BKM (Best Known Method) related to RAM Detection performance, cost, and supplier engagement, and ensure BKM alignment and deployment across sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead Detection SWAT (System Workforce Allocation Team) to identify BKM and strategies to meet detection goals
• Lead the RAM network in BKM standardization across all sites
• Develop metrics and KPIs to measure success and performance of the team
• Lead a team of engineers, identify opportunities and risks, and resolve roadblocks
• Devise strategy, plans, and roadmap for the team for short‑term and long‑term objectives
• Allocate resources within the team to accomplish goals and prioritize assignments
• Maintain working relationships with partners from HVM, TD, and external suppliers
• Enhance detection capability and strategy to enable yield improvement, strengthen the defense line, and improve learning cycles
• Establish and improve BKM related to RAM detection performance, cost, and supplier engagement; ensure sharing across all sites
• Plan and evaluate suppliers through demos, tool evaluations, and head‑to‑head (H2H) reviews; promote new equipment/material through TOR processes
• Prioritize resources internally and externally to close gaps
• Lead the Copy Smart Team (CST) and hold teams accountable for timelines and commitments; support cross‑site alignment activities
• Set business processes to manage responsibilities and enforce program standards
• Provide guidance to improve and optimize programs and processes for respective owners
• Manage global business for the RAM area, including TOR, MOR, MTEP, DOC2, ERM, SCM documentation, etc.
• Keep Acceptance Documentation and Configuration Specs (ADCS) updated to current TOR configuration in your area of responsibility
• Execute projects with proper project management processes and metrics to supervise success
• Develop strategies that benefit the entire Micron network
• Identify and share BKM across sites; track compliance to alignment
• Be responsible for fab performance metrics for benchmarking; identify gaps and improvement areas
• Partner with Technology Development and Global Procurement to drive supplier competitiveness in RDA and Metrology, reducing CapEx and OpEx
• Provide tactical support and coordination for fabs on people, safety, time to maturity, yield, quality, cost, and cycle time issues
• Engage and drive suppliers on tool roadmap, technology sharing, and other projects

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in RDA and/or Metrology
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally for up to 6 months as needed
• Adequate skills in project and program management
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with sites, multifunctional teams, and suppliers
• Effective communication skills; maintain strong, open relationships with peers and other functional areas such as Process Integration Engineering, Quality Systems, Production Operations Management, and Purchasing

Job Profile (Level)

FAB Engineer 3 – FAB Engineer 5

Relocation Level: TBD

Benefits

Micron offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, and vision plans; disability and paid family leave; a robust paid time‑off program; and paid holidays. Benefit details are available in the Benefits Guide posted on Micron’s benefits website.

EEO Statement

Micron is a proud equal‑opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.